October 9, 2024
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#1037 It’s Not Antisemitism – It’s Shlomophobia
October 7th coverage in Canada was caught between memorializing a tragedy and reporting on an escalating war.
Jesse Brown
Host & Publisher
James Nicholson
Producer
Caleb Thompson
Audio Editor
max collins
Director of Audio

Jen Gerson joins to discuss whether both should happen at the same time. 

 

Also, duly noting what happens when a hurricane hits a news desert. Plus, Jesse shares some updates about Canadaland.

 

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor/Mixer), max collins (Production Manager), Jesse Brown (Editor) 

Guest: Jen Gerson

 

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